.kc-about-section {
            background: transparent; /* Removed background color */
            padding: 5px 0;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        /* decorative animated blobs */
        .kc-about-section::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            top: -20%;
            left: -10%;
            width: 500px;
            height: 500px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(35, 87, 126, 0.02) 0%, rgba(106, 184, 0, 0.02) 100%);
            border-radius: 50%;
            z-index: 0;
            animation: floatBlob 18s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
        }

        .kc-about-section::after {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -15%;
            right: -5%;
            width: 550px;
            height: 550px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(106, 184, 0, 0.03) 0%, rgba(35, 87, 126, 0.02) 100%);
            border-radius: 50%;
            z-index: 0;
            animation: floatBlob2 22s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
        }

        @keyframes floatBlob {
            0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
            100% { transform: translate(40px, 30px) scale(1.1); opacity: 0.9; }
        }

        @keyframes floatBlob2 {
            0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.5; }
            100% { transform: translate(-30px, -40px) scale(1.2); opacity: 0.8; }
        }

        .kc-about-container {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        /* badge style */
        .kc-badge {
            display: inline-block;
            background: rgba(106, 184, 0, 0.15);
            padding: 6px 18px;
            border-radius: 40px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 0.3px;
            color: #1f6640;
            backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            border-left: 2px solid #6AB800;
        }

        .kc-badge i {
            margin-right: 6px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: #6AB800;
        }

        .kc-badge:hover {
            background: rgba(106, 184, 0, 0.25);
            transform: translateX(5px);
        }

        .kc-title {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #23357e 0%, #2f4a9e 60%);
            background-clip: text;
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            color: transparent;
            margin-top: 0.5rem;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
        }

        .kc-title span {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6AB800 0%, #589e00 100%);
            background-clip: text;
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            color: transparent;
            position: relative;
        }

        .kc-title-underline {
            width: 90px;
            height: 4px;
            background: #6AB800;
            border-radius: 4px;
            margin: 18px 0 24px 0;
            transition: width 0.4s ease;
        }

        .kc-description {
            color: #334155;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            font-weight: 400;
            margin-bottom: 0rem;
        }

        /* stats row / key metrics */
        .kc-stat-item {
            background: white;
            padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
            border-radius: 70px;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(35, 55, 126, 0.05);
            transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.4, 1.1);
            border: 1px solid rgba(106, 184, 0, 0.3);
            backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
        }

        .kc-stat-item:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            border-color: #6AB800;
            box-shadow: 0 18px 28px -12px rgba(35, 87, 126, 0.2);
            background: #ffffff;
        }

        .kc-stat-number {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #23357e;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .kc-stat-label {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: #475569;
            letter-spacing: 0.3px;
        }

        /* main content card */
        .kc-mission-card {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            border-radius: 38px;
            padding: 0.5rem 1rem 1rem;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
            transition: all 0.35s ease-out;
            border: 1px solid rgba(106, 184, 0, 0.25);
            height: 100%;
            
        }

        .kc-mission-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            border-color: #6AB800;
            box-shadow: 0 32px 44px -16px rgba(35, 87, 126, 0.25);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
        }

        .kc-mission-icon {
            width: 64px;
            height: 64px;
            background: linear-gradient(125deg, #eef4ff 0%, #f9fce8 100%);
            border-radius: 24px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            transition: all 0.3s;
            color: #23357e;
            font-size: 2rem;
            border: 1px solid rgba(106, 184, 0, 0.4);
        }

        .kc-mission-card:hover .kc-mission-icon {
            background: #6AB800;
            color: white;
            transform: rotate(4deg) scale(1.02);
            border-color: #23357e;
        }

        .kc-mission-title {
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #23357e;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .kc-mission-text {
            color: #2c3e50;
            font-weight: 400;
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        /* ---------- QUOTE BLOCK WITH TITLE ---------- */
        .kc-quote-block {
            background: #ffffffd9;
            border-left: 5px solid #6AB800;
            border-radius: 24px;
            padding: 1.4rem 1.8rem;
            transition: all 0.3s;
           margin-top: 1.1rem;
        }

        .kc-quote-block:hover {
            background: white;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -10px rgba(35, 87, 126, 0.15);
            transform: scale(0.99);
        }

        /* Title inside the quote block */
        .kc-quote-title {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #6AB800;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
        }
        .kc-quote-title i {
            color: #6AB800;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

        .kc-quote-text {
            font-style: italic;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: #1e293b;
            font-size: 1rem;
        }

        .kc-highlight-green {
            color: #6AB800;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .kc-btn-outline {
            border: 2px solid #23357e;
            background: transparent;
            padding: 12px 32px;
            border-radius: 40px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #23357e;
            transition: all 0.3s;
            margin-top: 1rem;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .kc-btn-outline:hover {
            background: #23357e;
            color: white;
            border-color: #6AB800;
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(35, 87, 126, 0.2);
        }

        .kc-btn-outline i {
            transition: transform 0.2s;
        }

        .kc-btn-outline:hover i {
            transform: translateX(6px);
        }

        /* values & strengths cards */
        .kc-value-card, .kc-strength-card {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 28px;
            padding: 1rem;
            transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.4, 1.1);
            border: 1px solid rgba(106, 184, 0, 0.2);
            height: 100%;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
        }
        .kc-value-card:hover, .kc-strength-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            border-color: #6AB800;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 28px -12px rgba(35, 87, 126, 0.15);
            background: #ffffff;
        }
        .kc-value-icon, .kc-strength-icon {
            width: 45px;
            height: 45px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eef4ff 0%, #f9fce8 100%);
            border-radius: 18px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
            color: #23357e;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            transition: all 0.25s;
        }
        .kc-value-card:hover .kc-value-icon, .kc-strength-card:hover .kc-strength-icon {
            background: #6AB800;
            color: white;
            transform: scale(1.02);
        }
        .kc-value-title, .kc-strength-title {
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: #23357e;
            margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
        }
        .kc-value-desc, .kc-strength-desc {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: #475569;
            line-height: 1.45;
        }

        .kc-section-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #23357e;
            position: relative;
            display: inline-block;
        }
        .kc-subtitle-accent {
            width: 60px;
            height: 3px;
            background: #6AB800;
            margin: 0.5rem auto 1rem;
            border-radius: 3px;
        }

        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .kc-about-section {
                padding: 30px 0;
            }
            .kc-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
            .kc-mission-card {
                padding: 1rem;
            }
            .kc-stat-item {
                padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
            }
            .kc-stat-number {
                font-size: 1.3rem;
            }
            .kc-section-subtitle {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            }
            .kc-quote-block {
                padding: 1rem 1rem;
            }
        }

        /* fade-up animation */
        .kc-fade-up {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(30px);
            transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
        }
        .kc-fade-up.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }





             /* ---------- FLOATING STICKY WIDGET (FIXED) ---------- */
        .sticky-contact-widget {
            position: fixed;
            bottom: 28px;
            /* 👇 change to 'left: 20px' if you want it on the left side */
            left: 20px;
            z-index: 9999;
            /* floating animation */
            animation: gentleFloat 3.2s infinite ease-in-out;
            transform-origin: center;
            transition: filter 0.2s;
            /* ensure smooth rendering & no sticky glitches */
            will-change: transform;
        }

        /* pause animation on hover */
        .sticky-contact-widget:hover {
            animation-play-state: paused;
        }

        /* main container – glassmorphism + row (desktop default) */
        .widget-core {
            background: rgba(18, 25, 45, 0.75);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            border-radius: 80px;
            padding: 12px 10px;
            /*display: flex;*/
            flex-direction: row;
            gap: 18px;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
            transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 240, 0.2);
        }

        /* subtle glow pulse on widget hover */
        @keyframes softGlowPulse {
            0% { box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); }
            50% { box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 245, 200, 0.25); }
            100% { box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); }
        }
        .sticky-contact-widget:hover .widget-core {
            animation: softGlowPulse 1.2s infinite ease;
        }

        /* icon buttons */
        .contact-icon {
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            background: white;
            border-radius: 50%;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.4, 1.1);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
            cursor: pointer;
            overflow: visible;
        }
        .contact-icon i {
            font-size: 23px;
            transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.2s;
        }
        .contact-icon.whatsapp i { color: #25D366; }
        .contact-icon.phone i { color: #1E88E5; }

        /* hover effects */
        .contact-icon:hover {
            transform: scale(1.12) translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 16px 28px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        }
        .contact-icon.whatsapp:hover { background: #25D366; }
        .contact-icon.whatsapp:hover i { color: white; transform: rotate(3deg) scale(1.05); }
        .contact-icon.phone:hover { background: #1E88E5; }
        .contact-icon.phone:hover i { color: white; transform: rotate(-3deg) scale(1.05); }

        /* animated tooltip with phone number */
        .contact-icon .tooltip {
            display : none !important;
            position: absolute;
            bottom: calc(100% + 14px);
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px) scale(0.9);
            background: #0f172ad9;
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            color: #f1f5f9;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            padding: 8px 16px;
            border-radius: 40px;
            white-space: nowrap;
            pointer-events: none;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.4, 1.2), transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.4, 1.2);
            font-family: 'SF Mono', 'Fira Code', monospace;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,200,0.25);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
            z-index: 1000;
        }
        .contact-icon .tooltip::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 100%;
            left: 50%;
            margin-left: -6px;
            border-width: 6px;
            border-style: solid;
            border-color: #0f172ad9 transparent transparent transparent;
        }
        .contact-icon:hover .tooltip {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0) scale(1);
        }
        .contact-icon:hover .tooltip {
            text-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(255,255,200,0.5);
        }

        /* horizontal divider (vertical line) */
        .widget-divider {
            width: 1px;
            height: 20px;
            /*background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.5) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 100%);*/
            margin: 0 -2px;
        }

        /* floating animation */
        @keyframes gentleFloat {
            0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
            50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
            100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
        }
        /* entrance animation */
        @keyframes widgetAppear {
            0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px) translateY(30px); }
            100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0) translateY(0); }
        }
        .sticky-contact-widget {
            animation: gentleFloat 3.2s infinite ease-in-out, widgetAppear 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.4, 1.1) forwards;
        }

        /* ========= MOBILE: VERTICAL STACK & FIXED POSITION FIX ========= */
        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .sticky-contact-widget {
               bottom: 160px;
    right: 16px; /* stays fixed to bottom-right */
                left: auto;     /* ensure no conflicting left value */
            }
            .widget-core {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 12px;
                padding: 16px 12px;
                border-radius: 60px;
            }
            .contact-icon {
                width: 52px;
                height: 52px;
            }
            .contact-icon i {
                font-size: 26px;
            }
            /* divider becomes horizontal line */
            .widget-divider {
                width: 32px;
                height: 1px;
                background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.6) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 100%);
                margin: 2px 0;
            }
            .contact-icon .tooltip {
                font-size: 0.7rem;
                padding: 6px 12px;
                bottom: calc(100% + 12px);
            }
            .contact-icon .tooltip::after {
                border-width: 5px;
                margin-left: -5px;
            }
        }

        /* extra small devices */
        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .contact-icon {
                width: 48px;
                height: 48px;
            }
            .contact-icon i {
                font-size: 24px;
            }
            .widget-core {
                gap: 10px;
                padding: 14px 10px;
            }
            .contact-icon .tooltip {
                font-size: 0.65rem;
                padding: 4px 10px;
            }
        }
        
        
           .kc-title {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #23357e 0%, #2f4a9e 60%);
            background-clip: text;
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            color: transparent;
            margin-top: 0.5rem;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
        }

        .kc-title-underline {
            width: 90px;
            height: 4px;
            background: #6AB800;
            border-radius: 4px;
            margin: 12px 0 24px 0;
            transition: width 0.4s ease;
        }

        /* --- NEW CARD STYLES (using kc- prefix) --- */
        .kc-spec-card {
            background: #ffffff;
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 1.5rem 1.8rem;
            height: 100%;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            border: 1px solid rgba(106, 184, 0, 0.25);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
            position: relative;
        }

        .kc-spec-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            border-color: #6AB800;
            box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -12px rgba(106, 184, 0, 0.15);
            background: #ffffff;
        }

        /* Optional left accent border (like the quote blocks) */
        .kc-spec-card-accent {
            border-left: 4px solid #6AB800;
        }

        .kc-spec-icon {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            background: rgba(106, 184, 0, 0.10);
            border-radius: 14px;
            color: #6AB800;
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            transition: all 0.3s;
        }

        .kc-spec-card:hover .kc-spec-icon {
            background: #6AB800;
            color: #ffffff;
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        .kc-spec-title {
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--thm-primary-color);
            margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
        }

        .kc-spec-text {
            font-size: 0.98rem;
            color: #1e293b;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .kc-spec-highlight {
            color: #6AB800;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        /* --- fade-up animation (kept from previous) --- */
        .kc-fade-up {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(30px);
            transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
        }
        .kc-fade-up.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .kc-title {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
            }
            .kc-spec-card {
                padding: 1.2rem 1.2rem;
            }
        }